UNIMA Signs MoU with Nation Publications Limited
In a move to enhance the quality of education in Malawi, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Nation Publications Limited, one of the country’s award-winning media houses This partnership aims to provide students with valuable internship opportunities at the media house, allowing them to gain practical experience in the field of journalism.
The signing ceremony was held in the Boardroom of the University office on 22nd July, 2024. During the ceremony, Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Malawi, stated that the collaboration will help students at the university to understand the journalism industry and gain hands-on experience.
“It’s very important for us as a university to understand what the industry is all about, what it wants, and what it does,” he said. “By sending our students and having them assessed, we will be able to determine whether we are on the right track, identify areas that need improvement, and decide which aspects we do not need to concentrate on. In the long run, we believe this is a partnership we can expand beyond the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.”
Mr. Ephraim Munthali, Managing Editor of Nation Publications, mentioned that the partnership will improve the standard of education in the journalism industry by ensuring that students do not just focus on the theoretical side of academics but also gain practical experience, which is critical for improving the quality of education students receive from the University of Malawi. He added that the partnership would provide an opportunity for the university to generate knowledge, ultimately promoting the industry of journalism.
Established in 1993, Nation Publications Ltd publishes some of the most popular newspapers in the country, The Nation, Weekend Nation and Nation on Sunday. This collaboration is expected to benefit both the University of Malawi and Nation Publications Limited by fostering a closer relationship between academia and industry, thereby improving educational standards and industry practices in the country.